Garden implement



June 15 1926.

L.. A. WILLIS GARDEN IMPLEMENT Filed May 13 f jap/H l mw Z a M l d, 2 7 9 i 1. im C f 6 4 s 1 Mf//A ffiii n .@IMM- f @r1 n zu .f Q 2V L@ June 15, 1925,

LUKE lA. WLLIS, OF ORLANDO, FLORIDA.

GARDEN IMPLEMENT.

Application filed May 13 This invention relates to an Vin'iproved device which may be broadly referred yto a garden implen'ient, although it is 4not to be restricted to this particular use, since it is quite advantageous in other capacities.

lhe purpose o1 the invention is to provide a simple implement which is so constructed as to provide a rake, a pitch tork, and a device for picking up material.

An important object is to generally improve upon similar patented and marketed devices ot this class by providing one ot' comparative simplicity and durability, which is of such construction as to render it more practical in operation and use, and yet not quite as expensive to both the manufacturer and user.

ltiore particularly, the invention relates to a device, which comprises a pair oit substantially duplicate members including` handles hingedly connected together, so that the device may be very elliciently used as a rake, pitchfork, and lifting device tor grass and materials ot a similar nature.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent 'from the 'following description and drawings:

ln the accompanying drawing, forming a part ot this application, and in which like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same:

Figure l is a plan view' of an implement constructed in accordance with the present side view.

F gure a-. enlarged detail section, taken approximately upon the plane of the lino 3MB ot Figure l.

ln carrying out the invention, l employ a structure, which, as before stated, einbodics a pair of substantially duplicate parts. Each part comprises a handle l having a head 2 letachably connected to the outer end thereof. ln Vthis connection, it will be observed that the outer end oi the handle is reduced., as at and lits into socket d, on a coupling member. A bayonet slot and pin connection is preferably provided here to permit the coupling to be detached. The couplings are provided with bifurcated ends, the urcations o1"- which straddle the backing members 6 of the aforesaid heads 2. rlChese heads 2 embody a plurality of longitudinally bowed curved wire lingers 7, similar to those used on implements of this class. The fingers are spaced apart, and a bracing member 8 is connected therewith and with the backing member as indicated at 9, to aiord rigidity of structure.

ln this connection, it is to be stated that the two handles l are arranged in crossed relation, as indicated in 1Eigure 2, and are pivotally connected together as to bring the two heads 2, opposite each other. Also, the lingers on the respective heads are arranged in staggered relation, so that they may swing between each other, as indicated in Figure 2, to allow the heads to be moved into comparatively close relation or'lifting comparatively small objects.

From Figure 3, it will be observed that a wear plate 10 is provided with a socket, and the inner side ot' the rounded handle is itted into this socket, the flattened faces of the respective plates being litted against each other. A bolt 1l is passed through the handles and plates and a thumb nut l2 is placed on the threaded end thereof to bind the two handles together, to allow free swinging or to permit them to be locked in different relative angular positions.

It is obvious that by swinging one oi the devices away from the other, the latter will be tree to permit it to be'used as a rake or as a pitch fork. rlhen, by swinging the two heads 2 together, grass or the like may be literally clamped therebetween andL lifted and carried to a suitable source of deposit.

lt is also obvious that the two members may be disconnected and only one ot them used ata time. Furthermore, the heads may be removed to render the structure coinpact.

lt is thought that by considering the description in connection with the drawings, persons familiar with devices ot this class will he able to obtain a clear understanding ot the saine. Tieretore, a more lengthy descrioticn is thought unnecessar 1While the preferred embodiment of the invention has been shown and described, it is to be understood that minor changes coming Within the field -oi invention claimed may be resorted to, if desired.

l claim:

Means for connecting a pair oit implement handles together, wherein said handles are arranged in side-by-side crossed relalOl) Clnmnels being arranged for reception of the handles, and :i bolt passing through the handles and oasiings, said bol?J being pro- 10 vided with u retaining nut.

ln Ltestimony whereof affix my signature.

LUKE A. WILLIS. 

